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Extension Associate
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Manhattan, Kansas
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On-site requirement
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| The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is looking for an Extension Associate to work closely with Extension Specialists, and in collaboration with Agents, industry partners, farmers, and other stakeholders to coordinate and amplify the impact of extension educational programs.
The Extension Associate will be crucial in facilitating, developing, and managing extension educational programs in agronomy. Identify emerging educational needs and propose relevant program topics. Support extension specialists in creating educational materials and resources, and promote extension events, workshops, and field days to reach a broader audience.
Areas of work may include finding and refining topics for eUpdate articles, X (Twitter), Facebook, and other social media posts, fact sheets, and other Extension products. In addition, coordinating, planning, and leading organization of traditional extension programs such as winter meetings, crop schools, and summer diagnostic schools with a primary focus on program development, identifying relevant topics and presenters, including CEU credits for certified crop advisor and commercial pesticide applicator programs. Pursue opportunities for supplemental funding to support programs.
This position will play a critical role in advancing the Extension mission of K-State by supporting the delivery of high-quality, research-based educational programs. The Extension Associate will be responsible for fostering relationships and contributing to the overall success of Extension education programs.
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Sunflower District Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent
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Other
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On-site requirement
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| Extension agents are professional educators, community connectors and innovators who serve as a link between Kansas State University and communities across Kansas. The Sunflower Extension District consists of Cheyenne, Sherman, and Wallace counties in northwest Kansas. Three agents, three office professionals, and a multi-county agronomist serve the district’s combined population of just over 10,000 people.This position will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of research-based educational programming related to agriculture and natural resources. Programming topics may include but are not limited to: livestock production; agricultural economics, management, and public policy; horticultural production and management; and natural resources conservation and environmental stewardship.
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Seed Equipment Technician
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Manhattan, Kansas
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On-site requirement
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| The Agronomy Department at Kansas State University is seeking a Seed Equipment Technician to assist with seed production for the Foundation Seed Program at the Agronomy North Farm. Primary responsibilities include organizing and performing activities related to the production of foundation seed of various species of crops, and working on and with specialized equipment, trucks, augers, structures, etc. This individual will work with Agronomy Farm and Western Kansas Agricultural Research Center personnel to accomplish objectives. |
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Landscape Technician II
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Manhattan, Kansas
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On-site requirement
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| Join the Facilities Ground Maintenance team as a Landscape Technician II. You will participate in planting, watering, fertilizing, pruning, weed whipping, mowing, pulling and hoeing weeds, raking leaves, picking up trash and debris, cleaning sidewalks, mulching, and snow removal by operating various tools and equipment of the trade. |
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Agricultural Tech II Research
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Colby, Kansas
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On-site requirement
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| The Northwest Extension Agronomy program at the Kansas State University Northwest Research-Extension Center at Colby, Kansas is looking for An Agriculture Tech II Research. This person will be an integral part in conducting applied research of practical relevance to farmers across the High Plains. The successful candidate will plan and conduct field operations such as planting, harvesting, irrigation, and application; use, maintain, repair, and fabricate agricultural machinery; and assist in the collection of high quality data. |